Alternanthera Aquarium Plants Mix

Alternanthera Aquarium Plants Mix – Explosion of Red and Pink

Transform your aquarium into a colourful paradise with our Alternanthera Aquarium Plants Mix. This package contains 3 or 5 beautiful Alternanthera species in shades of red, pink, purple, and burgundy – stem plants that stand out due to their intense colours and elegant leaf shapes.

Why choose this plant mix?

• Intense colours – From bright red to soft pink, purple, and burgundy hues
• Colour accents – Create striking contrasts with green plants
• Diverse leaf shapes – From narrow and fine to broad and wavy
• Moderate growth – Easy to control with regular pruning
• Unique composition – Each mix contains different Alternanthera varieties
• Aquascaping favourite – Popular among aquascapers for colourful Dutch-style layouts

Who is this mix suitable for?

Perfect for aquarists who want their aquarium to stand out with intense red and pink hues. Alternanthera plants are ideal for creating colour accents in Dutch-style aquascapes or as eye-catchers among green plants. With good lighting and nutrition, these plants display their most beautiful colours.

Care for optimal colours

• Light requirements: Medium to high (for best colours)
• CO2 addition: Recommended for intense colours
• Fertilisation: Regular, especially iron for red hues
• Temperature: 22–28 °C
• pH value: 6.0–7.5
• Placement: Midground to background (15-40cm height)
• Pruning: Regular trimming for compact, bushy growth

Tips for maximum colour intensity

Alternanthera plants show their most beautiful red and pink colours under strong lighting and with sufficient iron fertilisation. CO2 addition significantly enhances growth and colour intensity. Regular trimming (cutting off the top parts) creates compact, densely grown plants with even more intense colours.

Possible Alternanthera species in this package

Your mix may contain the following beautiful Alternanthera varieties:

Alternanthera Reineckii 'Roseafolia' • Alternanthera Reineckii 'Mini' • Alternanthera Reineckii 'Lilacina' • Alternanthera Reineckii 'Cardinalis' • Alternanthera Reineckii 'Rosanervig' • Alternanthera Sessilis

*Each Alternanthera Aquarium Plants Mix has a unique composition. There are never two identical varieties in one package, ensuring a colourful and varied aquarium.